well-known
Americanadjective
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clearly or fully known.
The well-known reasons are obvious.
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generally or widely known.
a well-known painting.
- Synonyms:
- celebrated, noted, famous, prominent
adjective
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widely known; famous; celebrated
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known fully or clearly
Etymology
Origin of well-known
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
Example Sentences
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He is a well-known civil litigator and University of La Verne trustee who formerly worked for the Southern California Assn. of Governments, a planning organization that represents six counties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Kenvue - which owns well-known brands including Band-Aid, Listerine, and Calpol - was spun off from J&J in 2022.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It is one of a handful of MacKenzie’s designs in the U.S.—the most well-known being Augusta National, host of the annual Masters tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
These compounds differ from larger peptide medications such as semaglutide, which is used in well-known drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
In the country’s earliest years, the North End was home to the city’s colonial governor, Thomas Hutchinson, and to a well-known silversmith named Paul Revere, destined to become famous for a different reason.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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